Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for […]
Sermon: In View of God’s Mercy: Service
Text: Micah 6:7-8; Mark 10:35-45
Focus: Jesus came not to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many.
Function: That they would serve others in grateful response to Christ’s service of mercy.
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Sermon: The Gospel according to Isaiah
Texts: Isaiah 52:13–53:12
Focus: Jesus is the Suffering Servant who bore our sin.
Function: That they would never doubt Christ’s friendship and love for them.
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Pastor Chris preaches about Jesus’ third and final “Passion Prediction.” DCE Kristin teaches about how Jesus wasn’t the kind of king you’d expect.
Sermon: Three
Text: Mark 10:32-45
Focus Statement: Jesus repeatedly told his disciples that he must suffer, be killed, and rise again.
Function Statement: That they would listen to the commands and promises of God.
Sermon: “Get behind Me, Satan!”
Text: Matthew 16:21-28
Focus: The cross of Christ defeated Satan and destroyed his power.
Function: That they would resist the devil and take refuge in the cross of Christ.
Sermon: A Different Kind of Glory
Text: Matthew 17:1-9
Focus: Jesus is the beloved Son of God.
Function: That they would listen to Jesus’ Word and believe him.